Book description
I just finished the audiobook of Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. What a ride.
It's the story of Moist von Lipwig. A con artist. A fraud. Faced with a simple choice. Be hanged. Or revive the defunct postal service of Ankh-Morpork.
He chooses the mail.
Pratchett's genius is in this setup. He takes a swindler and gives him a government job. The ultimate test. Can a dishonest man do an honest thing? The post office is a character itself. A dusty, cavernous tomb of undelivered letters. It's a brilliant satire. A commentary on progress. On the power of communication.
The narration is perfect. The dry wit. The timing. You hear the desperation in Moist's voice. The creeping hope. The supporting cast is vibrant. The evil chairman of the rival semaphore company. Adora Bell Dearheart. A woman who could stare down a dragon.
This isn't just fantasy. It's a lesson in redemption. In building something from nothing. Pratchett's prose is sharp. Clever. Full of heart. The audio format lets the jokes land. The rhythm of the language shines.
It's a book about second chances. About the sheer, stubborn power of an idea. The idea that a letter should get through. No matter what.
I found myself smiling. Often. Then genuinely moved. It's that kind of book. Smart. Funny. Deeply human.
A masterpiece.
Truth
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience